Vijay Sethupathi - Forever Dazzling with Consummate Ease

If there is one actor who needs to be celebrated and cherished in Kollywood it is undoubtedly Vijay Sethupathi who has the unique talent of getting under the skin of his characters with seemingly minimal efforts but resulting in completely bedazzling the audiences with his power packed performances. Here we take a look at the important milestones in the celluloid path Vijay Sethupathi has taken after getting noticed in his first major role in 'Thenmerkku Paruvakaatru' to finally reach the mass hero status in 'Sethupathi' and what lies in store in the near future.

'Sundarapandian'

Directed by S. R. Prabhakaran with Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon in the lead roles, the film is probably remembered for the theme of betrayal among friends. On a second watch we can now realize that it is Vijay Sethupathi as the obsessed friend Jegan who captures your attention with his intense acting in an out and out negative role in which he never goes over the top with his performance and keeps it at a subtle level.

'Pizza'

In this path breaking horror comedy Vijay Sethupathi brings to life an everyday pizza delivery boy Michael who stumbles into a haunted house and is terrorized by the ghosts only to later reveal that he and his girlfriend played by Remya Nambesan have planned the perfect heist.

'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'

Who can ever forget the whacky turn Vijay Sethupathi delivered in NKPK in which as Prem the temporal amnesiac brought the house down with his simple blank looks and his innocent 'Ennachi' dialogue and the trending monosyllable Pa....

'Soodhu Kavvum'

Another new wave film 'Soodhu Kavvum' had Vijay Sethupathi in the role of a middle aged man who is an honest and upright kidnapper. This is one film, which has numerous lol moments especially Vijay Sethupathi's love affair with the nonexistent Shalu and his serious conversations with her. It is highly doubtful that another actor could have carried the Das role as effectively as Vijay Sethupathi.

'Idharkui Thaney Aasaipattai Balakumara'

Vijay Sethupathi is a scream as the local good for nothing Sumaar Moonji Kumar whose only job is his obsessed love for his neighbor girl Kumudha who does not care a hoot for him. This film showcases the excellent comedy timing that Vijay Sethupathi possesses and especially the scenes with Pasupathy are rip roaring. The actor remains his character till the very end as he donates his blood only because his Kumudha says so and he does not care about saving a life.

'Pannaiyarum Padminiyum'

Even though his stock was rising rapidly Vijay Sethupathi took on the role of a driver in 'Pannayarum Padminiyum' which is actually the love story of the elderly characters played by Jayaprakash and Thulasi and he never fails to make his mark in a supporting role which he also did in 'Rummy' which had Inigo Prabhakar as the hero.

'Jigarthanda'

A few may be surprised to find this movie on the list, but if you give it a watch now you cannot miss Vijay Sethupathi's cameo playing himself initially showing the air of a star to aspiring director Siddharth and in the climax he completely deflates when the latter arrives gun in hand as a gangster. One word Brilliant.

'Vanmam'

A film which did not fare well at the box office but Vijay Sethupathi touches another peak in his career playing the role of Radha a man who hides a burning rage inside and struggles to keep it there and finally turns against his best buddy played by Krishna.

'Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai'

Who else but Vijay Sethupathi can convey the role of a reluctant hangman who is fighting his inner demons more convincingly. Initially his character Yemalingam plays along with the police to extract information from the revolutionary Baluswamy (Arya) but then taken in by his genuine maxims turns into a loyal follower and brings tears to the entire audience when he fails to save Arya in the climax. A scene stealing performance from him.

'Orange Mittai'

A box office dud for Vijay Sethupathi's maiden production venture, but he can

If there is one actor who needs to be celebrated and cherished in Kollywood it is undoubtedly Vijay Sethupathi who has the unique talent of getting under the skin of his characters with seemingly minimal efforts...